This topic is a great one, I must say,and writing about it would definitely be a reminder for me not to lose focus.
Let's start this way, for me, it started with tiling. Yes, tiling, the kind of work where you bend, measure, mix, cut and create a beautiful perfect floors and walls. I remember when I began learning. I love the work so much, when we finish tiling either a wall or floor and have it cleaned up, I would look up and wow, its always beautiful, I love the fact that I could add beauty to everything. I was determined to master it, to see myself in construction sites, transforming ordinary spaces into breathtaking ones.
But life always happen as we all know. I fell sick, it was nothing serious at first. But what started as a small discomfort turned into over two years journey, in and out of hospitals, various surgeries, and endless medications. By the time I came out healed, I was tired, a totally different person. I was told tiling wasn’t the best option for me anymore. It was like something precious was taken away from me again.
I am not the type to stay down, doing nothing for long, but I don't have the energy as before, I shifted my gaze to something more creative and not physically demanding, that was how I started picture and name framing. Oh, the joy it brought, just like tiling where I had to cut tiles, here I cut frames, only that sand, cement and all are not involved here, but its felt like tiling to me, turning simples pictures into frames that beautify the spaces/wall.
But I wanted more. I began having interest in all those customized magic mugs, banners, fliers, jotters, customized throw pillows, customized key holders and other beautiful items people love. I went to inquire about it sometimes last year, but then again, the money for the training was just too much. It was frustrating, seeing the dream so clearly yet knowing I couldn’t reach it, maybe not yet. I told myself it was fine, that everything has its time. Still, I have it in mind, and I will.
And then again, I wanted to learn a musical instrument. And I don’t even care which, anyone would do, a guitar, piano, saxophone, drums, just any or all of those. Last year, I did had the opportunity in my school fellowship but I saw the guy as someone whos not friendly, because the way he does, I felt this guy is a no go area, it was later I got to know he's actually a good person, just that we have our individual personality. And by then it was late, he showed me he just finished an online teaching a week earlier and a physical class for those who are close by, it does hit me, he only sent me a pdf he created and thats all. Music has always been a part of me, but I’ve never had the chance to express it.
Another thing I really wanted, and I definitely will do, I pray to be buoyant enough too. And that is helping out those who are facing one challenges or the other, especially healthwise. People stood up for me then, and I must stand up for people too.
I already started something on my WhatsApp platform, posting certain things to motivate people, not to.lose hope, to keep believing and all,but I wanted more than just that.
I want to visit patients bedsides, reassure them and have something to give money wise also.
But now, I have it all planned out, I hope money doesn't fuck up. Hopefully, this year, I should be going for my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), I see an opportunity. One year in a new place, a little monthly allowance, and fewer distractions I hope. It feels like the perfect time to chase those dreams I’ve been postponing. I would find a place to enroll in training to learn the craft of making those magic mugs, banners, jotters, and throw pillows.
This time, I am ready to give it my all, no excuses. Of course, there would be challenges, looking at it now, money will be the number one challenge, as theres a lot of things to use money for regarding the NYSC.
But if there’s anything I’ve learned from my journey it is that, nothing is impossible.
So here I am, daring to believe this is my year. It wont be easy but am sure it willbe worth it. And who knows, maybe in two or a year and a half from now, I’ll be holding one of my custom magic mugs in my hands or handling a keyboard and then post here.
Another thing that I really need to do, might sound funny though, is to change my phone, I wanted to shout omo ( a Nigerian Yoruba slang people often let out when tired of something) just now, Smiles. But I really need to change it,and the issue is money, this past few weeks , my eyes has seen a lot regarding this phone, going in and out of various phone technician shop, nd the best advice is just to get another entirely...
Looking it all over now, the main reason why any or all of that is still pending is "money"
It is well.
Thanks for taking your time to read through, very well appreciated.
all picture without source are mine.
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